: Technology developed to reduce the radar cross-section (RCS) of a vehicle regardless of its physical shape, which can even be turned on or off to reconfigure the aircraft's stealth status.
: The plane used by Captain Murphy (Daniel Baldwin) is described as having "experimental stealth technology" and "active stealth" protection, making it a highly valuable asset that is eventually targeted for theft. Real-World "Active Stealth" Concepts
: A system that emits a wave to cancel out the reflected radar pulse, making the aircraft invisible to specific radar frequencies. Active Stealth(1999)
: The technology allows for the world's first "stealth airborne ranger unit" to be deployed deep into hostile territory (Central America/Mexico) without being picked up on enemy radar.
: A theoretical process where ionized gas (plasma) is injected around the aircraft to absorb or deflect electromagnetic energy from radar waves. : Technology developed to reduce the radar cross-section
In real-world military science, "active stealth" often refers to techniques that go beyond passive shaping (like the B-2 bomber) to actively manipulate radar signals:
In the 1999 military action film , the "active stealth" feature refers to experimental technology that allows an elite strike team's aircraft to arrive at its destination totally undetected . : The technology allows for the world's first
While the film treats it as a high-tech fictional device, here are the primary "useful" aspects of active stealth as depicted or discussed in the context of the movie and real-world theory: Film-Specific Features